World’s First Robot-Staffed Hotels Make Business Travel Inroads

Humanoid robots staff the front desk at Henn na Hotel Tokyo Hamamatsuchō.

Velociraptors reminiscent of the Jurassic Park movies staff the front desk. (Photo courtesy of Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay)

Fossil fish robots swimming in the aquarium are another popular attraction. (Photo courtesy of Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay)

Tapia, an interface robot, is installed in every room. It operates various features on voice command, including the TV, air conditioner, and lights. (Photo courtesy of Henn na Hotel Maihama Tokyo Bay)

A typical clean Japanese business hotel exterior.

Voice recognition and touch panels make checking in a breeze.

The hotel features clean, comfortable rooms, some of which afford views of Tokyo Tower.

With its extensive local knowledge, Unibo is a helpful concierge. A phone for calling human staff is nearby as well.

Easy to operate, LG Styler reinvigorates clothes.

The Smart Plate, at lower left, displays information visitors need on the room’s smartphone.

Front desk staff exude hospitality, despite their robotic nature.